J. F. Kennedy School vs West Shore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. F. Kennedy School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
West Shore Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
394 students
| Measure | J. F. Kennedy School Milford, Connecticut | West Shore Middle School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #252 of 596 | #79 of 178 |
| National rank | #8784 of 50,301 | #1812 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 295 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Milford | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Shore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 73.7).
- •West Shore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 41.4%).
- •West Shore Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.8).
- •West Shore Middle School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 295.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is J. F. Kennedy School better than West Shore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Shore Middle School ranks higher (78.1 vs 73.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are J. F. Kennedy School and West Shore Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Milford and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. F. Kennedy School: 295. West Shore Middle School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. F. Kennedy School and West Shore Middle School rank in Connecticut?
J. F. Kennedy School is 252nd of 596 and West Shore Middle School is 79th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).